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Visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park on tours to Bharatpur. The park is got its name from two words Keoladeo, which is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva within the premises of the park and Ghana, which means dense forest.
Learn the history of the Keoladeo National Park on tours to Bharatpur. Prince Bhamji of Morvi state in Gujarat has enclosed this area into a royal hunting ground for himself. Bharatpur Reserve was elevated to the status of a bird sanctuary while the erstwhile rulers of Bharatpur still enjoyed the shooting rights over the area till 1972. The sanctuary was demarcated as a National Park in 1981. Dr. Salim Ali, a famous ornithologist, played a vital role in the conservation activities in the park. In the year 1985 Keoladeo National Park made into the list of the World Heritage Site.
Watch out for colorful and chirpy avifauna on tours to Bharatpur. You will find a variety of bird species especially the Siberian Crane on tours to Bharatpur. Spread over 29 sq km stretch of land, Bharatpur is home to 380 species of birds.
Visit the Lohagarh Fort and the Palace on tours to Bharatpur. Maharaja Suraj Mal constructed the invincible iron fort in the 18th century, which was not even invaded by the British in spite of several attacks. Explore the three palaces of the fort, namely, Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas. The palace now houses a government museum displaying artifacts, sculptures and inscriptions.
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